About

Amar Shah is a designer, urban theorist, and researcher with over 8 years of experience on various project types of different scales. In his design methodology, he researches important factors related to culture, program, technology, and form with the aspiration to implement this research to any scale of design. He looks to integrate ecologically sensitive ideas into all of his design solutions.

Amar approaches design holistically and follows a rigor with a lens that can be applied to any scale of design. This methodology allows Amar to constantly think outs-of-the-box for solutions to tough problems ranging from urban interventions to new superblocks, while maintaining a practical mindset. He prefers collaborative environments where ideas and thoughts are encouraged and shared.

Through educational and working opportunities he continues to be involved in an array of projects including office, residential, hospitality, urban mixed-use, urban design, urban regeneration, and transit oriented development. He proficiently executes his visions with the latest digital software used in the industry and is constantly pushing the limits of his technical knowledge and overall abilities.

+ working under the supervision of a licensed architect I had an emphasis in conceptual design thinking and analysis, schematic design, design development, and construction document phases of major urban projects

Under the supervision of a licensed architect my job was to conceptualize and the build a small temporary housing facility for 20 workers in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. Then i was to create schematic design and construction documents within the time frame given. The Housing will eventually convert into permanent housing for locals of Malabo after the temporary workers leave the country.

While under the supervision of a licensed architect I worked mainly on construction documents and technical design for Valencia City Center in Houston, TX. Valencia City Center aims to be a new kind of development including retail, hotels, and condos within one complex.

I collaborated on Houston Metro Light Rail concept and schematic design. I created 3d renderings of various Metro Rail stations in Houston that were then presented to officials in the City of Houston, for further development.

I also helped create a book of work from Rey de la Reza, FAIA showing 25 years of successfully built projects throughout Houston.

I was a draftsmen and intern working under a licensed architect. I did construction documentation and some design development for the urban concept studios team at KTGY. The projects I was involved in include the San Pedro Bank Lofts project and Central Park Town Homes.